Grayish Purple

The color #493A47 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 58, 71 and HSL values of 308°, 11%, 26%.

Color Values for #493A47

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HEX:
#493A47
RGB:
rgb(73,58,71) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(308,11%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 21%, 3%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #493A47

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #493A47. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 22.7%
Blue: 27.8%

Contrast Analysis for #493A47

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #493A47

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #493A47

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #493A47

The complementary color for #493A47 is #3B4A3D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #493A47

The analogous colors for #493A47 are #443B4A and #4A3B40. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #493A47

The triadic colors for #493A47 are #484A3B and #3B484A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #493A47

These are the darker variations of #493A47. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A2E39 and #2C232B. This progression shows how #493A47 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #493A47

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D616C and #928991. This progression shows how #493A47. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #493A47

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #493A47. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #493A47

Companies and brands that incorporate #493A47 in their visual identity.

#493A47 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #493A47. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #493A47 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 73, 58, 71 and HSL values of 308°, 11%, 26%.

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